Shining Lake Trail

Mapped as Shining Lake Trail #510

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Government Camp, OR

8.4 mi13.5 kmRound trip

≈1,115 ft≈340 mElevation gain

4,780 ft1,457 mHigh point

4 hr 8 minEstimated time

Moderate4.2 mi / 6.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.4 mi (8.7 km) on FR 4610 and FR 4610-240

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: United States Forest Service, Shining Lake Trail #510

Trailhead: Frazier Turnaround Trailhead

On Forest Road 4610-240, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.15042, -121.96688

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Overview

Shining Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.4 mi / 13.5 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,115 ft / 340 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,780 ft / 1,457 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 8 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,911 ft / 1,192 m · high 4,767 ft / 1,453 m

Nearby

Indian RidgePeak · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Dry Ridge Trail #518Hiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Grouse PointPeak · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Serene LakeLake · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Rock LakesLake · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: United States Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.